How to pronounce safeguarded
Say it like SAYF-gar-did. Safeguarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYF).
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- SAYF
- gar
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Safeguarded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of safeguarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAYF-gah-did.
What does safeguarded mean?
- simple past and past participle of safeguard How to pronounce safeguard
Questions about saying safeguarded
How do you pronounce safeguarded?
Say SAYF-gar-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈseɪfˌɡɑːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in safeguarded?
Safeguarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYF). Broken into parts: SAYF · gar · did.
Is safeguarded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈseɪfˌɡɑːdɪd/ (SAYF-gah-did).